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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 427
Posted By gugie

I would have loved to be there for a...

I would have loved to be there for a counter-point. Ask him what the oldest carbon fiber frame he has in the shop, and how to check for fatigue cracks without x-rays or an MRI.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

I'm just lucky to have friends with spare tubes...

I'm just lucky to have friends with spare tubes that don't leak.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 315
Posted By gugie

I'm still waiting for somebody to post a picture...

I'm still waiting for somebody to post a picture of a bike frame that looks ok on the outside, but is rusted out on the inside. I'm sure it has happened, but I'm of the opinion that for the vast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

You're conflated two things. To be clear, I...

You're conflated two things. To be clear, I warned everyone that wanted to come that 35mm would be the narrowest I'd consider for this ride. A few didn't, the one guy with 28's had half of those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By gugie

Decals from Velocal, they're no longer doing bike...

Decals from Velocal, they're no longer doing bike stuff, but contact Groody Brothers, I'm sure they can source them for you. Lug lining was done by Mark Rainey at Groody Brothers, excellent work!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By gugie

Looks great on the build, easy to access the...

Looks great on the build, easy to access the tools. Haven't used it yet!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 351
Posted By gugie

Behold, the Raleigh unProfessional

I'd been wanting a vintage Raleigh Professional to round out my collection of 70's Worksop made Raleighs. I bought an early 70's frameset several years ago, then realized it was one size too small,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

What pressure do you pump your tires to? If...

What pressure do you pump your tires to? If you're still one of the 90 psi + with "skinny" tires, then a longer pump is probably the way to go. The skinniest tires I ride are 32mm wide, 60-65psi...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

Scroll down on the Flickr comments, the exact...

Scroll down on the Flickr comments, the exact spring is listed there. I cut mine down a bit to give a bigger stroke.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

Here you go:...

Here you go: https://www.flickr.com/photos/7516215@N03/13649623185/in/dateposted/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,017
Posted By gugie

BITD all the guys who raced did it that way, so...

BITD all the guys who raced did it that way, so it was cool. Then of course there are the french constructeurs that brazed on pegs on the non-drive side, like so:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,564
Posted By gugie

Regarding the rust - my experience is that...

Regarding the rust - my experience is that whoever does the paint or powder coat will media blast it, which removes rust. Unless you're doing a rattle can job yourself, leave it to the pros to take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By gugie

TdBonnie&Clyde?

TdBonnie&Clyde?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,255
Posted By gugie

fify

fify
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,255
Posted By gugie

It was because you were brave enough to bring a...

It was because you were brave enough to bring a French bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By gugie

Comments on the route from Bob Freeman

Bob knows these roads like the back of his hand and scouted out restaurants and hotels, some skanky, some not so. First day is half gravel, last day is almost completely gravel, all else is paved....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By gugie

The gang

Most of the group has toured together before.

Bob Freeman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/albums/) il Capo for this trip. Since we're starting literally out of his back yard, we won't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 471
Posted By gugie

Washington Cascades tour 2024 - a Bob Freeman production

nlerner, rccardr and Spaghetti Legs have hinted around on recent posts of another tour coming up that we're getting ready for. This is it, starting June 9.

It's been a few months since The Usual...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,317
Posted By gugie

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-24, 10:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,032
Posted By gugie

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the...

This is an old, known phenomena, as is the solution.

As drivetrains age with use, chains wear out, and the distance between links increases ever so slightly. These in turn wear cogs on your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-24, 09:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,201
Posted By gugie

I'm worried that Andy will request a brazed on...

I'm worried that Andy will request a brazed on bit somewhere, and demand a Gugificazione! decal along with.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-24, 11:03 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 8,996
Posted By gugie

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed...

This is up to a 6 page thread now, but I skimmed through it and didn't find anybody post anything giving what I think is the simple explaination why C&V prices have dropped.

When COVID hit, two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 393,038
Posted By gugie

And to give you some numbers, a 650b x 42mm tire...

And to give you some numbers, a 650b x 42mm tire diameter is just a bit less than a 700c x 25mm tire. If you approximate the tire cross section as a circle, and remembering "pie are squared" from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-24, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,107
Views: 393,038
Posted By gugie

I'd ditch the front rack and go with a front rack...

I'd ditch the front rack and go with a front rack such as the Nitto M18. These have a backstop that will slide into the sleeve on the back of your bag and keep it away from the brakes. They're full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,212
Posted By gugie

I found stuff I forgot I had!

I found stuff I forgot I had!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,212
Posted By gugie

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the...

I've been wanting to post on this thread, but the Atelier was a total mess until yesterday. 2 days of deep cleaning and organizing, here's the panoramic view.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,240
Posted By gugie

njkayaker, smd4 Take it outside, please.

njkayaker, smd4

Take it outside, please.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,240
Posted By gugie

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the...

In the id-80's I was the sales rep for KHS in the SF Bay Area. Interestingly enough, the US distribution company used to be located in Carson. KHS made bikes for Sears and lower end bikes for...
Forum: Touring
05-20-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,107
Views: 431,902
Posted By gugie

Nope, Stage Road between San Gregorio and...

Nope, Stage Road between San Gregorio and Pescadero.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,456
Posted By gugie

https://youtu.be/RsPTgYMjNcs

https://youtu.be/RsPTgYMjNcs
Forum: Touring
05-19-24, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,497
Posted By gugie

In 2021 I did a multi-day tour from SF to Cambria...

In 2021 I did a multi-day tour from SF to Cambria on Hwy 1 (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1238194-touroica-2021-a.html). The ride is spectacular, if you plan on doing it in the spring or...
Forum: Touring
05-18-24, 11:29 PM
Replies: 2,107
Views: 431,902
Posted By gugie

Sometimes the best roads to ride are "closed" to...

Sometimes the best roads to ride are "closed" to traffic. Cars, that is, but bikes can sneak around barriers.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 08:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,201
Posted By gugie

I honestly can't think of another bicycle...

I honestly can't think of another bicycle commercial.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-17-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,180
Posted By gugie

Damn near my story, except it was a Raleigh Super...

Damn near my story, except it was a Raleigh Super Course MkII
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/741x1024/12281519714_fe3d6ed869_b_1d4e0b6a8e07d6bd7be469dd6ca9ab14f0366f17.jpg

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,201
Posted By gugie

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/51501607461_9e156179b9_o_ee10bd1601051e243fc96f969dd128367c61a1ed.jpeg
Bixby Bridge, Big Sur Many a commercial filmed on it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,201
Posted By gugie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4&t=6s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4&t=6s
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 550
Posted By gugie

Cutters FTW!

Cutters FTW!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 446
Posted By gugie

493E is the entire bolt assembly for a rear MAFAC...

493E is the entire bolt assembly for a rear MAFAC centerpull brake, as shown below, but you'll need two of the "radiused washers." I'm pretty sure most centerpull brakes from that era will have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 970
Posted By gugie

“Watch out for that… TREE!”

“Watch out for that…


TREE!”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 595
Posted By gugie

Looks like almost a vintage ride every weekend in...

Looks like almost a vintage ride every weekend in SoCal
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By gugie

That's a nice build! Looks like you're...

That's a nice build!

Looks like you're running Gran Bois Hetres - kudos for mounting them with the label aligned with the valve stem. The Competition GS chainstays were typically a bit shorter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,573
Posted By gugie

Glad that the most important thing was covered in...

Glad that the most important thing was covered in this thread. You bent one of Jan's crankarms! Musta really been laying down the torque there.

BTW, the Usual Suspects have voted, your middle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By gugie

If you don't want the expense of repaint or...

If you don't want the expense of repaint or powder coat, and you had a local framebuilder that would braze on the cable housing stop, that color blue shouldn't be too hard to match for touchup. Drill...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By gugie

Ask Mark https://groodybros.com/gallery He has...

Ask Mark https://groodybros.com/gallery
He has done lug lining before.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1251x781/lug_lining_4bec1be6ed24512261921873f0f556958d9d7f3e.png
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,528
Posted By gugie

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point...

Your simple explanation sufficed to get the point across. I was just in a pedantic mood. :ride:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-24, 11:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,528
Posted By gugie

To be clear, the posts aren't pre-approved,...

To be clear, the posts aren't pre-approved, they'll go in regardless of whether you remember to sign out or not. Guy or others will send you a friendly reminder to do this. It's more civil over there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,528
Posted By gugie

We'll call this the Robert Frost software bug.

We'll call this the Robert Frost software bug.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 03:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,063
Posted By gugie

Can't help you there, but it would be a good idea...

Can't help you there, but it would be a good idea to start your own thread. The new title will help others find it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,073
Posted By gugie

Well, you know what they say, big feet,...

Well, you know what they say, big feet, big....shoes. I have one set of pedals with toe clips and straps that gets moved from vintage bike to vintage bike, mostly for organized vintage bike rides...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,255
Posted By gugie

It'll be great to see you again! This time, no RV.

It'll be great to see you again! This time, no RV.
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